Dr. Lucy Mtilatila

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DCCMS advises people to inspect their buildings as Malawi expects more rains

Petro Mkandawire -
The Department of Climate Change and Meteorological Services has warned Malawians to inspect buildings and avoid flood-prone areas as heavy rains linked to the ITCZ are expected to persist into early January, raising risks of flash floods and infrastructure damage.
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DCCMS warns lake users of Mwera winds

Petro Mkandawire -
Department of Climate Change and Meteorological Services (DCCMS) has advised lake users to take necessary precautionary measures due to the stirring up of Mwera...
National

DCCMS warns of strong winds and chilly weather

Petro Mkandawire -
The Department of Climate Change and Meteorological Services (DCCMS) has warned the public to brace for Chiperoni weather conditions characterised by cold temperatures, strong winds, cloud cover, and isolated heavy rains from June 30 to July 6.
Environment

Malawi’s State of the environment report delays by 14 years

Gladys Nthenda -
The last time Malawi produced its State of the Environment and outlook report was in 2010. Consultations in developing the latest one are underway involving...
Environment

Environmental funding inadequate for Mw to handle climatic pressures

Gladys Nthenda -
Director of Climate change and meteorological services Dr. Lucy Mtilatila has bemoaned the limited funding allocated to the environmental sector which she says makes...

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US advocates entrepreneurship for Malawi’s young professionals

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US Charge d’Affaires Jonathan Fischer says young people’s commitment to giving back is a big part of what makes programs like the Mandela Washington Fellowship successful over the long term.

Norway impressed with NASFAM interventions on women farmers’ empowerment in Malawi

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Norway has commended NASFAM’s women farmer empowerment initiatives in Malawi and pledged continued support during a high-level visit to NASCOMEX in Lilongwe.

Malawi warned to act on clean energy promises as charcoal use surges

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Malawi’s energy regulator and civil society groups have warned that failure to translate clean energy commitments into action is entrenching charcoal dependence and pushing the country further off track to achieve universal access to affordable and sustainable energy by 2030.

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Sports council mourns SKC

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Malawi National Council of Sports (MNCS) has described the death of Malawi’s Vice President, Dr. Saulos Klaus Chilima as untimely and a heavy blow to different sporting codes in Malawi.

Authorities applaud WASH Project for addressing cholera cases in Ntchisi

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Authorities at Ntchisi District Hospital have commended WaterAid Malawi for initiating Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) Project, which they say has contributed to the declining cases of cholera cases in the district.

National Bank commits to finance artisanal, small-scale mining in Malawi

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National Bank of Malawi (NBM) – a leading banking institution in Malawi – has expressed commitment to providing startup capital to artisanal and small-scale miners to facilitate growth of the sector.

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